Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Cloudfeather on December 05, 2012, 11:50:12 pm
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I'm reworking my painted Osage and put python skins on it. I've managed to get most of the scales off, though they're very stubborn. I've use some tactics you guys suggested on other posts, but I'm wondering if anyone has the little scale flaps that are left after scaling. I'm thinking that they'll lay down and blend in with some tru oil over them, but I'm not sure. Anyone else come across this? I've searched the topics, but couldn't find anything.
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I don't worry about the texture of the scale scars. I just put 4 to 6 coats of Tru-oil and a quick spray od satin poly (to cut the shine).
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I'd imagine the tackiness of the tru oil holds them down while it cures?
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It seals them.
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I just put a coat of tru oil on,wait a day,buff in the direction of the scales with 000 steel wool [head to tail] and then add another coat,I will keep this up until it is slick,takes more of some of the heavier skins than something like copper heads or thin skin snakes,but if will be patient and stay at it they will all get slick in time.
Sometimes takes 10 coats on thicker skins. I use tru oil in the bottle,rub on. :)
Pappy
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A very watered down mix of TBIII will hold the skin flaps down, then after it has dried, use a ight sand paper, 220 grit is the roughest you should use, and that will knock the rest of the roughness off. Seal it afterwards with whatever you want.
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Ed Scott used watered down TBII to seal his snake skins. They are super smooth.
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Used the watered down TBIII trick. Didn't seem to work at first. I went over the skin with my finger in the direction of the scales about 5-6 times and the water softened the flaps and laid them down. The skin's as smooth as silk now. Thanks for the info, guys. :)